Bilingual Employment and Labor Law Paralegal

ADGA Group is a proudly Canadian-owned and operated defence and security technology company. Our core services include value-added program management, agile software engineering development, and integrated security solutions. As an industry partner to the Canadian Government and Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) for decades, ADGA is actively supporting ongoing and emerging requirements for operational readiness, reconstitution, and modernization.

For decades, we have recruited veterans to integrate their unique skillsets and highly specialized training into our workforce and work culture. At ADGA, we are united by our social purpose to create meaningful employment opportunities for veterans of the CAF and RCMP, their families, and fellow citizens who share a passion to contribute to the security and well-being of Canadians.

ADGA’s social purpose empowers us to reinvest in our employees as well as to donate generously to veteran and military family causes in our community.

Join our team at ADGA, where we prioritize your success by fostering internal movement and growth in a safe, inclusive and agile work environment. We offer a wide variety of career and developmental opportunities, including the option to work on different projects and technologies, on-the-job training, cross-training, access to business and technical online courses, and formal education subsidies.

Our partner company is looking for an Employment and Labor Law Paralegal who is responsible for conducting research, assisting with and organizing case files for cases involving labor disputes, terminations, discrimination, health and safety issues, or workers compensation. They draft legal correspondence and assist with the preparation of legal briefs and documents, interview employees or witnesses, and collect information from third parties as required.

Additionally, they conduct due diligence research and monitor provincial employment law developments that impact organizational policy, prepare non-financial regulatory compliance filings, and conduct data analysis in support of Management and business needs.

Some of your responsibilities include:

• Assist managers in mediation and judicial dispute resolutions
• Research records, case files, and other legal documents
• Assemble documentary evidence and prepare trial briefs
• Draft legal correspondence and perform general office duties
• Interview clients and witnesses
• Provide legal administrative support by drafting and proofreading various documents
• Liaise with courts and tribunals, maintain and organize files
• Attend arbitration, mediation hearings, and collective bargaining negotiations
• Prepare non-financial regulatory compliance filings and conduct due diligence research
• Monitor legislative requirements and recommend updates to HR policies
• Analyze data from various sources to create business-facing deliverables
• Provide data and analysis in response to requests from Senior Management
• Participate on cross-functional teams and other special projects

• Post-Secondary Degree, Diploma or Certificate in a relevant area of study and holding a designation such as CHRP or relevant legal designation (lawyer or paralegal). A combination of education and experience will be considered
• Minimum three years of experience in HR compliance/case management
• Minimum three years of experience in employment and labour field
• Minimum three years of recent labour/employment law experience
• Knowledge of industry trends, developments, and employment-related laws in Ontario and Quebec
• Knowledge of basic statistical math with the ability to create mathematical formulas within Microsoft Excel or other systems to support data analysis
• Must have or be able to obtain a Secret level Clearance
• Self-Management - Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work independently to achieve results
• Familiarity working with the HRTO, WSIB, MOL and arbitration and collective bargaining procedures
• Bilingual is mandatory
• Some travel required

Work-Life Balance

We strongly support a healthy and productive work-life balance. This starts with a flexible approach to work, and policies designed to support employees through their day-to-day routines and major life events. For example, we offer a Maternity/Parental Top-Up (up to 52 weeks) and a Reservist Leave Top-Up (up to 180 days).

Belong@ADGA

ADGA continuously strives to integrate advanced Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) approaches and practices into our work culture. Our employee-based DEI Committee explores activities and invites discussions that foster an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and heard.

Compensation

Above and beyond our commitment to offer a competitive base salary, ADGA has a company-wide profit-sharing plan for all full-time and part-time employees.

Comprehensive Benefits and Total Rewards

We offer a comprehensive benefit program, providing employees with the choice between base or enhanced plans. Depending on the plan, ADGA pays for Health & Dental, a Health Spending Account, Short-Term Disability, an Employee Assistance Program, and a Telemedicine service. Also offered: discounts on gym memberships, 5,000+ perks through Perkoplis, a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan, and access to a wide range of other employee-centric services and savings programs.